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TunnocksTCake · 06/04/2023 14:17

New thread for those of us now trying for the first babies of 2024, may we all be lucky this month!

I'm CD1 today of cycle 6 ttc my second.
Had a chemical at the end of February and lots of illness in March so revved up to give this month all I've got!

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moosey89 · 21/07/2023 15:42

@ShanTTC22 I've had up to 6 flashing before peak - usually it's 4 for me (last cycle I got pregnant was only 2!)

ShanTTC22 · 21/07/2023 15:30

Hey ladies.

i usually use the strip ovulation tests however this month I decided to get the clear blue digital. I have had the flashing smiley face Tuesday - today so 4 days, and this morning was my last test as I was hoping I’d have gotten my peak by now! Has anyone else experienced this?

Annie1295 · 20/07/2023 09:17

BBT dropped this morning so definitely out for this month. Must just have been my body still adjusting after mmc that's been giving me all the symptoms. On to the next month I guess

Annie1295 · 19/07/2023 10:33

@moosey89 so sorry you're going through that.

I've just caved and tested again and another BFN so I think I'm probably out for this month. I'm a bit confused as I really do feel pregnant but I guess my hormones might still be adjusting as well. It's not over until AF shows up but I'm not getting my hopes up

moosey89 · 18/07/2023 19:06

Hi guys - jumping over here from the Feb '24 thread as I'm sadly going through my second missed miscarriage, but we're keen to try again as soon as possible. Hope everyone is doing ok. I wish we'd been told at school how hard and stressful this whole TTC thing can be!

Sez281 · 18/07/2023 17:28

@Annie1295 I was only thinking today that it may have happened to me in Dec a cycle before my BFP at the end of January so fingers crossed it is true 🀞

Those symptoms definitely sound like it could be something but you're probably right to wait until Saturday. Fingers crossed for you 🀞

Annie1295 · 18/07/2023 17:10

@Sez281 sorry to hear that. I've heard positive things about chemicals too and think I might have had one the cycle before I fell pregnant last time. I'm not entirely sure as I didn't test but AF was a day late and then quite a lot more painful and heavier than usual. So maybe there's some truth to it.

I've not tested again as I don't want to get disappointed over and over again. Still feeling tired, the queasiness has settled a bit but my boobs are now quite sore and swollen and I think I need to pee more often so got myself convince I might get a BFP. Whether that is true or wishful thinking we'll see on Saturday when AF is due

Sez281 · 18/07/2023 10:56

@Annie1295 it was definitely a chemical as flow got heavier and testing BFN now 😒 (I thought it would take longer for hcg to leave my system) I'm very sad but also quite hopeful as reading a lot of positive threads about ttc the cycle after CPs so will start OPKs as soon as this has passed.

How are you getting on?

Annie1295 · 17/07/2023 11:58

@Sez281 oh I'm sorry you're going through that! You never know though. Some spotting and cramps can be normal I think

Sez281 · 17/07/2023 11:31

So I think this might be a chemical for me. 😭My lines have gotten darker but I've started spotting this morning and quite crampy (AF was due 4 days ago) I'm on holidays at the moment so can't go to doc till next week. I'm just going to wait and see if spotting gets worse as the day goes on and keep testing over next few days but I have a very bad feeling 😒

Annie1295 · 15/07/2023 15:01

Did a test this morning - a BFN. Not sure why I expected anything else it's still way too early to see anything on the cheap tests... still feeling funny though so will just see how the rest of the week goes

Sez281 · 15/07/2023 08:53

@Annie1295 I got my faint BFP on 10DPO but I've only been having 26 day cycles since MMC. I knew it was going to be positive because of my symptoms, If you have a few of the cheapie ones and you're feeling funny then there's no harmπŸ€·β€β™€οΈdon't be too disheartened if it's not though as you still have a few days before AF. Fingers crossed for you 🀞

Annie1295 · 14/07/2023 11:45

How early does everyone start testing? I've got some cheap boots strips and then some digital ultra early clear blue ones I'm saving for when AF is late or I'm a bit closer to it

Annie1295 · 14/07/2023 10:57

@Sez281 congrats on your BFP getting darker! Hopefully all works out

Sez281 · 14/07/2023 09:03

@Babyhopeful23 sorry you're feeling so crappy😣, hopefully it passes soon so you can be in flying form for dtd πŸ‘ŒπŸ˜‚ @Annie1295 yeah I know that so many with previous MMC are in the same boat so understand the absolute dread of going back to epau 😒 My BFP is a little darker again this morn but I'm still not getting my hopes up too much. Going to wait another few days before I call doc. Nothing I can do as I'm away on holidays for the next 10 days. My main concern at the moment is trying to explain to DPs family why I'm not drinking and then pretending 7up is g&t πŸ™ˆπŸ˜‚

Annie1295 · 14/07/2023 08:26

@Sez281 definitely can relate to the fear and ptsd. Obviously hoping I'll get a BFP this month I'm also scared of the emotions that'll come with it.

I'm still feeling tired and queasy but I think it might be coming down with a cold so not too hopeful that it's a sign

Babyhopeful23 · 13/07/2023 21:53

AF has departed, I’ve come down with some sort of cold and have extreme nausea. If I wasn’t just finished my period I would think this is pregnancy! Anyways hopefully I’ll be feeling better in the next few days to begin BD again. I’m going with the SME plan this month so pray for me πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

Sez281 · 12/07/2023 22:13

Thanks @Babyhopeful23 I was too afraid to do a test this mornπŸ˜•. I don't know what's come over me. I was dying to test from 5dpo got the faint line on days 9&10 but feel like I want to wait another day or 2 to test again so if it's there i'm definitely sure. AF was due today according to app but it's only a 26 day cycle since my MMC so will test again in a day or 2 and hopefully allow myself to get excited thenπŸ™. I think the fear kicked in big time too, I honestly think I have some ptsd after my MMC in March. Im terrified to go back to the epau πŸ˜•

Hope AF is nearly done for you and you can look forward to the next couple of weeks 🀞

Babyhopeful23 · 12/07/2023 21:53

@Sez281 keep us updated! Delighted to hear you had a faint line! Everything is crossed 🀞🏻

Sez281 · 12/07/2023 15:11

@Annie1295 Thanks, fingers crossed for you too. I know you've a bit longer to wait so hopefully you can try and keep yourself occupied! 🀞

Annie1295 · 12/07/2023 14:19

@Sez281 fingers crossed your BFP will get darker!!

Annie1295 · 12/07/2023 14:19

@Sez281 it used to be 29 days before MMC. Looking at when I ovulated I think it's more likely to be around 30/31 this month. Currently CD22

Sez281 · 12/07/2023 13:54

@Annie1295 how long is your cycle? Mine has been 26 days the last 2 cycles (had mc in March) started to get symptoms (sore breasts tiredness etc) on 5dpo last week but I also had cramping so assumed AF was coming. AF was due today and no sign so have tested and I have a very faint BFPπŸ™ˆ so to answer your question yes I think its definitely possible! I'm not getting my hopes up to much I'm going to wait a day or 2 and see if BFP gets darker πŸ™ Fingers crossed for you 🀞

Annie1295 · 12/07/2023 13:25

Has anyone experienced any symptoms 4 or 5 dpo? I've been really tired today and feeling a bit off and queasy. I think it's still too early but the main symptom I had with my last pregnancy was fatigue so just wondered if anyone had it this early

bringmearainbow · 12/07/2023 10:49

Just got a lovely strong peak anyone else around O atm?